quantitative
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0
Taking nitrate supplements increases cGMP in the blood, which is a sign that nitric oxide is being produced and working in the body.
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
definitive
Can make definitive causal claims
Assessment Explanation
This is a direct measurement from a controlled study showing statistically significant increases in cGMP after nitrate supplementation. The language 'elevates' appropriately describes the observed effect.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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50
Inorganic Nitrate Supplementation Lowers Blood Pressure in Humans: Role for Nitrite-Derived NO
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2010 AugContradicting (0)
0
No contradicting evidence found